Tag : wedding planning

Wedding photographer captured a bride and groom at Gosfield Hall near a stag statue with a beautiful sun set

The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Floristry: Elevating Your Big Day with Blooms, Bouquets, and Beyond

Bymattharrison October 4, 2023 0 Tips & Advice

Introduction A wedding is more than just a ceremony; it’s a culmination of love, dreams, and a commitment to a shared future. Every detail, from the venue to the decorations, plays a vital role in making this day magical, just a take look at our wedding photo gallery. Among these details, wedding floristry stands as an art form that breathes life, color, and emotion into the celebration. In this comprehensive guide, we will immerse ourselves in the enchanting world of […]

Top Tips for Perfect Weddings in Essex: Finding the Right Photographer, Hair, and Makeup

Bymattharrison September 11, 2023 0 Tips & Advice

Planning a wedding is an exhilarating journey, and when it comes to tying the knot in Essex, the possibilities are endless. From breathtaking venues to talented professionals, Essex has it all. In this blog, we’ll explore essential tips to ensure your Essex wedding is nothing short of perfect. We’ll focus on finding the right Essex wedding photographer, ideal wedding venues, and top-notch bridal hair and makeup services to make your planning process even smoother. Choosing the Perfect Essex Wedding Photographer: […]

Top tips for choosing your perfect Essex wedding venue

Bymattharrison June 15, 2019 0 Tips & Advice

When you spend as much time as I do photographing people’s wedding days in Essex and surrounding counties, you learn a thing or two about the planning process. The wedding venue quite literally serves as the backdrop to your most treasured memories… your guests’ too! So it is important to get it right. Whether you are looking at wedding venues in Essex, Northumberland or Barbados, they are always stunning – so it is worth investing time in the search to […]

Children at weddings: to be or not to be?

Bymattharrison January 11, 2019 0 Tips & Advice

It is a tricky element of wedding planning: Children or no children? As a wedding photographer in Essex and I’ve noticed that some couples prefer to have no children across the board while others want children to be front and centre of their special day. It is entirely down to preference and can be one of the biggest ‘guest list swayers’. Here we have pulled together some tips and ideas for children at weddings – from invitations to the big […]

How to Get the Most Out of Wedding Shows/Exhibitions in Essex

Bymattharrison September 27, 2018 0 Tips & Advice

Engaged?? Congratulations! Now it’s time to start wedding planning. So for many brides the first port of call is a wedding show and we have hundred in Essex alone. With hundreds of suppliers all under one roof, it’s certainly an efficient way to start the planning process. But a lot of people find it quite daunting. They arrive at the venue and realise they have no idea where to start! Fortunately, just a little bit of pre-game preparation can help […]

Wedding advice – Bridal shoes: The ultimate lowdown

Bymattharrison September 14, 2018 0 Tips & Advice

There’s a reason shoes are the known as a girl’s best friend: They can take an outfit from a six to a ten in seconds, help us to run faster, or to look taller and slimmer. When it comes to wedding shoes there are a myriad options: Casual or glam, budget or bank busting, classic or wacky. At Visions of View, Essex wedding photographers we have you covered! Here are some useful things to consider when choosing bridal shoes… and […]

The Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist

Bymattharrison September 11, 2018 0 Tips & Advice

As an Essex wedding photographer I know how important it is to be prepared, I have checklist for everything, just in case! Let’s take the stress out of wedding planning with a simple yet comprehensive checklist. This list breaks down everything you need to do by when you need to do it. It works on a 12-month timeline therefore giving you plenty of time to plan the perfect day. Print it off, hang it on your fridge and enjoy the […]

The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Dress Shopping in Essex: Finding Your Dream Gown

Bymattharrison September 7, 2018 0 Tips & Advice

Your wedding day is one of the most memorable and special moments of your life. Naturally, you want everything to be perfect, especially your wedding dress. Essex, with its picturesque landscapes and stunning venues, provides an idyllic backdrop for your dream wedding. If you’re planning to tie the knot in this beautiful county, then you’re in luck because Essex boasts a wide array of bridal boutiques and outlets that cater to every bride’s unique taste and style. In this comprehensive […]

Shedding for the wedding!

Bymattharrison September 7, 2018 0 Tips & Advice

Top tips to be tip top on the big day Brides and grooms naturally want to look and feel their best on their wedding day. But sometimes ‘Mission: wedding bod’ can hinder the actual planning as there is so much conflicting information. Over the years as wedding photographers in Essex, we have been lucky to play a part in many special days. We’ve watched planning dramas and weight woes unfold (don’t worry, it always works out in the end!) Here, […]